The following section shows actions that companies can take as divided into 4 stages, from most Stages of nascent (Stage 1), to most advanced (Stage 4). Each section has a table (example below) showing recommended actions by stage. Once a company has completed the actions in one stage, we Action recommend continuing to onto the next stage and addressing those recommended actions. Stage Action Business Function Activities and Resources 1 Companies who are beginning their efforts to address human rights, and social issues such as gun violence should focus on actions recommended under Stages 1 and 2. Gun violence is a human rights 2 issue. Thus, all companies regardless of maturity should be taking steps to address how they may be directly/ indirectly 3 linked to human rights abuses Companies with more advanced human rights and social stemming from gun violence. strategies should aim to take actions under Stages 3 and 4. 4